Thankfully pelvic health is something that has really increased in awareness over the last five years but we still have a long way to go. So many women are needlessly suffering. We are so lucky to have pelvic floor physiotherapist Surabhi Veitch on the show today to share her knowledge on this issue. Surabhi’s areas of expertise include pelvic floor pain, incontinence, diastasis recti and prolapse. If you are pregnant or have ever had a baby, then this episode is going to be a great one for...

Mom fatigue is something I see in my patients and practice all the time. In this episode I discuss the top three things you can do if you feel endlessly exhausted. The first thing I do when I see a patient who is lacking energy is an energy assessment. Tune in to hear the actual questions I ask my patients and the most common responses I get. Distinguishing the difference between fatigue and tiredness is important. I discuss how to tell the difference and recommend some questions to ask you...

My number one goal with Eco Chic Movement is to help as many mamas as possible. I keep this episode short because it’s the start of Black Friday week and I know you’re being bombarded by every company out there. I am letting you know about something that I’m finally bringing to fruition - The Mama Doctor Membership. In this episode I answer any questions you might have around the membership including what it is, when it starts, what all is included, and how the accessible payment works. I a...

After listening to this episode you will have a blueprint on how to keep your baby’s skin soft and moisturized. Today I am talking with you about one of my favorite subjects - baby skincare! I am answering some of your most frequently asked questions on what products to use, how frequent to bathe, how & when to apply creams, and more. I dive into why I make a zinc free diaper cream, what makes the Eco Chic diaper cream different and why I’m so happy with it. I cover baby acne; wha...

If you’re anything like me, milestones have caused you anxiety over the years. Especially the early days of being a mom and people are continually asking you questions like, “is he crawling yet?” We are lucky to have Dr. Jena Schultz join us on the podcast today. She is a pediatric physical therapist and owner of Driving Development. Jena is also a mom and her areas of interest in her practice include tongue ties, torticollis, flat head, and gross motor delay. In our conversation with...

Do you know what a mineral mocktail is?! Tune in this week to hear our guest, Allegra Gast from Aloha Nutrition, explain what these are and why they are so beneficial. Allegra is a lactation consultant and a registered dietitian. She’s also a super mom; raising two littles and pregnant with twins! Today we are talking about something that impacts all parents - energy. Allegra lets us know how to get more of it from the food and drinks we’re having on a daily basis and we take a deep dive into...

We have one half of @mamapsychologists with us today, Chelsea Bodie. She is a registered psychologist in Alberta, Canada. Together, with her business partner Caitlin Slavens, they have a wealth of information on all things maternal mental health, birth trauma, and parenting support. You may recognize them from their Instagram account which has over 500,000 followers! Chelsea herself is a NICU parent and as a psychologist herself she shares what was surprising for her in this situation that ...

We all know that sick days for you and your family can be a huge stressor and lead to burnt out parents. The goal of this episode is to help you reduce the number of sick days for both you and your child as we approach sick season. Do you know why turning on the furnace can lead to more illnesses? Or why viral illnesses have been rising in frequency and severity since the pandemic? I explain both of these things in this episode. I also share what is considered a “normal” amount of sickness ...

Cheryl Sew Hoy is our guest today and she is the founder of Tiny Health; a company that specializes in at-home gut health tests for moms and babies. I use this company with my own son and with my patients. My only regret is that Tiny Health wasn’t around sooner! In our conversation, Cheryl explains what the word microbiome even means. Some of you may be very familiar with that term, but for those of you who are not, she has a great way of explaining the importance of the makeup of microbiom...

Toxins in skin care products, and the deceptions in the industry, are one of the things I enjoy talking about most. In this episode I share my personal story of how and why my interest in this topic came about long before I had my son and he developed eczema. Women and babies are at the greatest risk to toxins in skin care products and I explain why. I walk you through what skin care products I would recommend switching out first while still getting the most bang for your buck! I also...